Swing dancing is a fun and energetic dance style that is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is a great way to get exercise, meet new people, and have a good time. Recently, I developed a class that introduces swing by utilizing a progression of swing dances. We started with single-step swing, the simplest form of swing dancing. Once the participants had mastered the basics of single-step swing, we moved on to double-step swing (basis of the Bop) and then triple-step swing (basis of east coast swing and Carolina Shag). I was amazed at how quickly the participants learned the different swing dances. Within 30 minutes, most of the participants were practicing the dance confidently. Here is a brief overview of the progression of swing dances that we used in our class: Single-step swing: This is the simplest form of swing dancing. It consists of one step in each direction, followed by a rock step. Double-step swing: This is a variation of single-step swing where you take two
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